ICC Announces Umpires for Champions Trophy 2025
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 promises exciting cricket. Fans eagerly await the India vs Pakistan match on February 23 in Dubai. The ICC has released the names of umpires and match officials for the tournament. It will take place in Pakistan and the UAE. Excitement is building!
Champions Trophy 2025: Tournament Overview
- Dates: February 19 – March 9, 2025
- Number of Teams: 8
- Total Matches: 15
- Host Nations: Pakistan, United Arab Emirates
This Champions Trophy returns after eight years. The last tournament was in 2017, and Pakistan won that event. The event also marks Pakistan’s first ICC event hosting since the 1996 Cricket World Cup.
Full List of Umpires for Champions Trophy 2025
The ICC has chosen 12 elite umpires from various cricket countries to run the tournament.
- Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka)
- Chris Gaffaney (New Zealand)
- Michael Gough (England)
- Adrian Holdstock (South Africa)
- Richard Illingworth (England)
- Richard Kettleborough (England)
- Ahsan Raza (Pakistan)
- Paul Reiffel (Australia)
- Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid (Bangladesh)
- Rodney Tucker (Australia)
- Alex Wharf (England)
- Joel Wilson (West Indies)
Champions Trophy 2025: Group Stage & Key Matches
The tournament will feature eight teams, divided into two groups:
- Group A: Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, New Zealand
- Group B: Afghanistan, England, Australia, South Africa
Key Fixtures:
- Opening Match: Pakistan vs New Zealand – February 19, Karachi
- India vs Pakistan Clash: February 23, Dubai – This match is a major highlight. Millions of fans around the world will likely tune in.
